Robert Brewer, Jr.'s Obituary
MINISTER ROBERT ‘Bob’ LARIMORE BREWER, JR., 89, passed away November 25,2012. Born February 10, 1923, in Chattanooga, TN, Bob Brewer is survived by his wife, Anna O. Brewer, two daughters and their husbands, Teresa (Butch) Scott of Memphis, and Robin (Mike) Adams of Fayetteville, AR. Surviving also are wonderful grandchildren, Wes (Elizabeth) Scott, Whitney (Jared) Smith, Jon David Adams, Meredith (Ryan) Pettigrew, and Spencer Adams, as well as two great-grandchildren, Robert Kenan Smith and William Edward Scott, IV, and one brother, Charles C. Brewer of Tavares, Florida. Preceding Bob in death, were his parents, Robert and Ruth Brewer and a sister, Dorothy Straughn. Bob’s entire lifetime was dedicated to service to the Lord, to his family, and to his country. Bob was in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, where he served for almost four years, primarily in the South Pacific. He attended Central High School in Chattanooga, David Lipscomb University in Nashville, and Harding School of Theology. Bob was a minister of the church of Christ for over 60 years. He served churches in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, and Tennessee. He served five churches in Memphis as pulpit minister: White Station, Jackson Avenue, Raleigh, Sycamore View, and Rosemark. He also assisted the church in East Frayser. Bob was also pulpit minister in congregations in Clarksville, TN, and Ft. Lauderdale , FL, After he retired, he worked in the mission field in Ukraine for 16 years, making 25 trips to that country. Bob was currently a member of Germantown church of Christ. Bob also gave many volunteer hours in service at Kirby Pines Retirement Community. He served as President of the Advisory Board for 3 years. He will long be remembered as a servant of the Lord in whatever way he was needed. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, at Germantown church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Germantown church of Christ Missions Fund, 8723 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138. Memorial Park Funeral Home, “Behind the stone wall”, 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com
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